The least populated county in Michigan, Keweenaw County villages are home to proud descendants of miners who each have a story to tell of the “copper country”. The county is home to diverse landscape–from singing sand beaches to the oldest known lava formations on earth can be found along the shores. An all-encompassing view from 700- to 900-foot peaks takes in vast strands of forest, lakes, hills and water. Keweenaw, pronounced KEY-wah-nah, is an Ojibway word that means “the crossing place” or “land crossing between two bodies of water.” It refers to traversing Portage Lake to reach the Keweenaw Peninsula. This area hosts world class trails, waterways, natural views and endless shorelines and relatively quick access to Isle Royale.
| Census | 2010 | 2015 | % Change |
| Population | 2,156 | 2,197 | 1.90% |
Labor Force |
2015 |
2016 |
| Total Labor Force | 966 | 870 |
| Employed | 882 | 804 |
| Unemployment | 8.70% | 7.60% |
Primary Employers
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2015 |
2016 |
| Keweenaw Mountain Lodge | 45 | 82 |
| County of Keweenaw | 68 | 56 |
| Keweenaw County Road Commission | 15 | 15 |
| Lake Superior Bible Conference/ Baptist Retreat Center | 2 | 2 |
| The Mariner North | 45 | 45 |
| The Isle Royale Line, Inc. | 10 | 9 |
| Gitche Gumee Bible Camp | 35 | 35 |
| Mt. Bohemia | 26 | 26 |
| Brickside Brewery | 13 | 13 |
Education and Training |
2015 |
2016 |
Public Schools |
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| Grant Township Schools | 5 | 4 |
Colleges and Universities |
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| Finlandia University | 536 | 614 |
| Michigan Technological University (located in Houghton) | 7,242 | 7,270 |
Western Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
Finlandia University Jutila Center for Global Design and Business (in Hancock)
MTEC SmartZone (in Houghton)
Aspirus Keweenaw, Cypress Manor Health and Rehab (Houghton County), Houghton County Medical Care Facility (Houghton County), Portage Pointe (Houghton County)
Public Safety: Keweenaw County Sherriff, Michigan State Police
Fire Services: Ahmeek, Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor Volunteer, Allowez Twp., Lac LaBelle
Ambulance Services: Mercy Ambulance (County wide service available)
Portage Pointe (Houghton County)
Cypress Manor Health and Rehab (Houghton County)
Houghton County Medical Care Facility (Houghton County)
Climate (Average Temperatures) |
High (ºF) |
Low (ºF) |
| Summer | 75 | 54 |
| Winter | 20 | 7 |
| Snowfall Average | 208 inches annually | |
Keweenaw County Government Directory
Public Records
Renaissance Zone
Tax Abatements and additional incentives available in 3 cities,19 townships and villages
Superior National Bank and Trust
Industrial and Commercial
|
2015 |
2016 |
| Accommodation & food services | 16 | 16 |
| Retail trade | 9 | 8 |
| Other services, except public administration | 3 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4 |
| Construction | 7 | 7 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2 | 3 |
| Finance and insurance | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 3 |
| Professional and technical service | 2 | 1 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3 |
| Administrative and waste services | 1 | 1 |
| Arts, entertainment & recreation | 3 | 3 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 1 |
Crystal Falls, Caspian, Iron River, Amasa Industrial Development District
Airports: Houghton County Memorial, Marquette County Airport
Airlines: United Airlines, Skywest Airlines
Ports: Houghton
Marine: Deep-water port currently shipping
US-41, M-26
Nearest Central Cities (Miles from Eagle River) |
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| Green Bay, WI | 240 |
| Chicago, IL | 447 |
Local: AT&T, Sprint
Cellular: Verizon, AT&T
Internet: Charter Communications, Pasty.net
Electricity: U.P. Power Company, Ontonagon Rural Electrification Association (REA)
Water: Municipal, Private wells
Sewer: Municipal, Septic systems
Waste Disposal: Waste Management and Bukema Trucking
Cable TV: Charter Communications
Astor House Antique Doll and Indian Museum, Bammert Blacksmith Shop Museum, Douglass Houghton Monument, Eagle Harbor Light Station Museum Complex, Eagle Harbor Marina Life Saving Museum, Eagle River Museum, Ft. Wilkins Natural History Association, Gratiot River Woodworking Studio, Keweenaw County Historical Society, Lore of the Lakes Maritime Museum
219 campsites in 1 Campground and 1 State Historic Park, 140 miles of ATV and Snowmobile Trails, 39 miles of Biking and Skiing Trails, Rock Hounding, Ft. Wilkins State Park, Gateway to Isle Royale National Park, Copper Harbor Lighthouse, Delaware Mine, Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary, fishing, boating, 7 Waterfalls, 12 Lighthouses and Light Stations
Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations, and facilities can be found at www.keweenawcountyonline.org.
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